A motorcyclist remains in serious condition after a Friday morning crash.

Roberto Macias Jr., 41, of Jacksonville, a retired Gunnery Sergeant and now a contractor with MARSOC, was on his way to work at around 6:55 a.m. Friday, according to Trooper Scott Merritt of the North Carolina State Highway Patrol. Macias was driving his 2006 Harley Davidson south on U.S. 17 and was approaching Murrill Hill Road when a 1997 Acura driven by Brian Krasinski, 18, of Jacksonville, attempted to cross the highway across Maciasí path.

Merritt said that Macias laid the motorcycle down on its left side just prior to impact, hit the driverís side door and was ejected into the median on U.S. 17. Maciasí legs were severed during the wreck, Merritt said.

The trooper said Macias, who was alert and talking at the scene, was airlifted by Airlink to New Hanover Regional Medical Center in critical condition. Erin Balzotti, Media Coordinator for New Hanover said Maciasí condition has improved from critical to serious by Friday afternoon.

Krasinski sought medical attention on his own for minor injuries.

Charges are pending against Krasinski for failure to yield the right of way resulting in serious injury, Merritt said.

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